LOGIN"Companionship. In a platonic sense of way,""A few crumbs of your precious time, is all I need," he offered, bouncing once on the balls of his feet. A sign of impatience. Or maybe restlessness. She had no idea. Either way, she decided not to think too much about it. Not when there was so much at st
At least she would be safe, now that she was there. He did not want her anywhere near the human realm. Especially now. He knew that he would not be able to stay away from her. Not under the influence of the Blood Moon. He would be a danger to her, no matter how great his love for her was. The hunger
She felt nauseous. She'd tossed and turned on that bed for what felt like forever, tormented by her incessant thoughts. The fact that she was alone again did not help at all. If anything, it only added to her restlessness. Her conversation with Ares had left her thoroughly confused and disquieted. S
"Are you willing to do it, Diana?" She watched him approach her, his strides slow. Purposeful."Are you willing to sacrifice yourself, in the name of the love you say that you bear for him?" He stood before her. She let out a hitching breath, having to raise her chin so that she could look him in th
Diana sat in the lounge chair, hugging her knees close to her chest. A small, hitching sigh wracked throughout her. She inspected her hand for the thousandth time, peering at those crescent-shaped marks that Hecate's touch had left on her skin. They looked like tiny tattoos, drawn with black lines a
Diana... Diana... Child of the gods... the Moon whispered in her ears, the sound so terrifying. She fainted.Ares was right behind the girl as she swayed on the chair, catching her feeble body before it could hit the floor. He placed one knee on the grass, holding the girl nestled in the crook of hi
She blushed. "I-I can manage," she rushed to promise."No. You cannot," he disagreed with a firm tone. Her lips parted, growing desperate. No! She did not want to stop! Not now! Not when she was so close to finally getting some news about her family! She would beg if she had to! She-She let out a s
"You do realize that if you die like this his sacrifice will be in vain, right?" he said, his tone as calm as ever. Like he was talking about the weather or something.Diana's eyes grew wide again, horror gripping her as soon as those words registered in her brain. "What?" Her heart pumped faster,
She'd cried, and begged. To no avail. She remained trapped between those walls. She'd searched for a crack. A dent. Even a magical word. A way to get out. It did not budge. The palace seemed determined to respect Nicholas' last request. To keep her in there. In his quarters.She'd lost track of time
"I'm so sorry, Diana!" She uttered out of nowhere, her voice thick with desperation. Diana's eyes widened, peering right back into Niraxis'. She instinctively tried to take a step closer, only to find her path blocked by that arm darting across her midsection. She turned her head and looked up, thro







